yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mikek9:
I didnt even think to post when I got mine in late january for 100 bucks. Made getting the expensive as **** limited edition "reader" leather cover an easier choice to rationalize. Which btw, if youre interested, was actually totally worth it. It is bar none the best quality cover ive seen for any tablet/kindle ever. The leather quality is really good, and it fits amazingly. Would buy again even if I didnt have to rationalize it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] chrisliphart:
I got $70 back from Best Buy yesterday from my purchase there a couple of weeks ago of the 16gb. Thanks for the heads up on the price drop, guys!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Ant1992:
My HD 8 came in the mail today and i love it! So much better than the fire 7 inch. The display is crisp and the bigger screen is better to look at. So when I am trying to disable to lock screen, I open up command prompt as stated in your steps. Now do I type adb shell then su then paste and then press enter or do I type adb shell hit enter then su then press enter then past the code then hit enter? Or do I have to open command prompt in a special location? I am getting this error. I do not prefer lock screen ads. Any help?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kanderson88:
Yes to the second part. Make sure usb is on debugging mode, and you installed the drivers. From the picture it looks like you don't have the drivers installed. Watch the youtube video up until 3 minutes and 37 seconds though, you don't need the rest of the tutorial. Once that is installed, you're going to want to type in "adb shell" then hit enter and it should list a 16 serial with device after it, now download the rootjunkys script and run it. I did 1-4 of the steps to make sure it went right and their were no problems. Then root with kingroot in order to get "su" to work.

I hope this helps.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kanderson88:
Yes! Glad you like it ant.

hell yah

dang I didn't get it, I didn't get a case till I got my kindle which was a bad idea. I got this one which isn't bad, I like it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Ant1992:
I'll try it when I get home in a little bit and post results. I got the root and google play on their already. I deleted the Amazon launcher and have another one on their. All I need is no ads on lock screen and this thing will be perfect. I doesn't even matter if their is custom Roms yet or not. I have prime right now and the Amazon apps aren't really bad. Amazing selection of movies and shows (not like Netflix but still good) and two day shipping. This was an Amazing buy.

UPDATE: It is still not working after I installed the drivers. Do I just run regular command or do I have to run it from a certain folder? I already have the root and google play.

SECOND UPDATE: It worked. used different computer. I will try new lockscreens now
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kanderson88:
Or you can download a terminal app and just use "su" to get root command and then do the codes instead of having to use a pc
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Ant1992:
I tried that method too and it didn't work. I just used our desktop computer rather than my laptop and it worked like gold. I should've already known my laptop wouldnt work. There's so much stuff installed on it for reasons like this it probably didn't know what was what. Lol. Anyway I'm loving every second of it. Thanks for Helping out with this. Having prime made the experience better I don't mind not having Roms yet
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] XJimmyCaoQ99X:
For some reason when I turned off the Amazon services. The notification bar does not display the music player anymore. As in < = > - the controls for the music player. Please help!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kanderson88:
Did you disable com.amazon.mp3?

"ADB Shell"

"Su"

"Pm enable com.amazon.mp3"

"Exit"

"Exit"

That should fix your problem I think.. or you can install another player from the play store.. hope this helps
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mymindstorm:
Here are what some of the packages you couldn't identify are for (to my knowledge):

com.amazon.mw.sdk - This is the Firefly SDK

com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer - has something to do w/ the Amazon Maps API and manifest merging? (Ctrl + F com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer)

com.kingsoft.office.amz - Old kingsoft office document viewer (Amazon edition)

jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.mlaz -iWnn IME Japanese keyboard
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kofsurp:
Disabling this activity will stop links from redirecting to the Appstore.

com.amazon.venezia.deeplink.MarketLinkUriActivity

App2SD helped with the discovery
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Titus A Duxass:
That's a good one, many thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ReloadGGlax:
Anyone doing this also install adblocker in some sort. This redirection helped me a lot. Like spam is trying to redirect me and Appstore window is like "are you sure?" :) Just saying.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] erikalin:
Thanks to the OP for making this thread. I have one of these devices now and if I have time (don't know yet) I will figure some stuff out and share back. For now, just posting to say thanks for your efforts collecting this good startup info. Wish more people were on for this device to help out.

Maybe more soon. Cheers. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Tubifex:
Anyone else get a system update? 5.1.2 I think. It screwed my root up but I was able to reroot with king root and then disabled ota updates (something I didn't do the first time and payed for it).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ulises.rodriguez:
Are you saying that you have received a new FireOS 5.1.2 update on your FireHD 8 (2015 Released)?

Unfortunately I have not received on my Fire-8 this new 5.1.2 update yet, but I would like to know if you have noticed something new or enhancements in the Speed of the Tablet and the FireOS?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Tubifex:
FireoOS 5.1.2 on my HD 10. I haven't seen any thing new. it all seems the same.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ulises.rodriguez:
Thank Tubifex for your quick reply!

I am asking here, because I can not find any information about this new FireOS 5.1.2 update, for the Fire 7 and 10, on Amazon's help page...

Fire HD 8 (5th Generation) Software Updates:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201830200
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Tubifex:
I am pretty sure it was 5.1.2 but I could be wrong. I disable OTA updates so now it seems I can see what version I am on.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ¿GotJazz?:
So, I ran into a HUGE pain-in-the-rear getting root & Google working on my Fire HD8 running 5.1.1.

I ran Kingroot 3 or 4 times before it finally succeeded, so perseverance paid off here.

Here's where things went south: After running RootJunky's Google services installation script over a dozen times, I would sometimes be able to log into Google Play and load a few apps, but eventually Google Play would lock up.

Most of the time, though - I would never be able to log into Google Play. I would just see a spinning circle, a blank page, or a spontaneous abort. :(

It took me a while, but I discovered the solution to why Google Play kept screwing up. It was KingRoot - Or, more specifically, KingRoot's "Purify" application.

Guess what Purify puts onto it's "Purified" list by default: Google Account Manager and Google Services Framework! :eek:

To fix your Google Play issues: Try putting Google Account Manager and Google Services Framework on the Purify Whitelist.

It's been flawless for me ever since.

[MENTION=7263514]kanderson88[/MENTION] - You may want to add this tip to the first posting. I suspect this may eliminate the need to do the "uninstall all your Google Apps and Settings" that you mentioned as a solution, and would certainly be less painful.

Cheers!

¿GJ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kanderson88:
Thank you for the heads up. Keep me updated. I haven't had a problem like this with the purify app. I will add this when I get to my pc tomorrow. thank you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] tintolucci:
Power-up problems

Following detected:

If I disable "com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer" service and two others (marked as not known what they are for) the kindle fire hd 8 refuses to power up - it just stuck and the only remedy is to force it shutdown and restart again (it powers, but makes this "optimizing the apps...." for about 10 min).

After I re-enabled the above service the problem is gone.

So, I advise not to disable the unknown services.

P.S. After removing all other amazon service the device is working very fast !!!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] tim.ton:
I had previously rooted using KingRoot... do I need to uninstall root before I run the Google Play script?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jstame:
Ive tried but haven't had any luck getting Flashfire to work on the Fire HD 8 yet:(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
ok, thanks for the report.

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no
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] xSentinel:
Has anyone figured out what - com.amazon.platform.fdrw - is yet? I know that it stands for Factory Data Reset Whitelist Manager but I don't know what that is or does.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Mario119:
Does anyone perhaps know if the methods in the OP still work? I have one of these currently shipping to me, and I'd like to know if I can just start following this guide straightaway once I receive it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
depends on the system version
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Mario119:
Well as 5.1.2 isn't that old yet I doubt it'd ship with it preinstalled, I could be completely wrong however. Let's just say it arrived with 5.1.1, would I be able to follow the guide if that was the case?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
5.1.2 yes

5.1.2.1, and 5.1.3 aren't rootable yet
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
I'm getting a new-from-Amazon Fire HD 10 tomorrow. If it's 5.1.2.1, is there a downgrade path to make it rootable by Kingroot?

(BTW, on Amazon's site i do not see any 5.1.3 versions. For which device is this redness released? )
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mbholm:
I got 5.1.3 on both refurb units I just got. (Fire7's) :(. Fortunately downgrading worked. And now rooted. Haven't tried rooting fire10hd yet. Keep hoping a custom rom with come.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
just follow my restore/Unbrick with stock recovery thread

5.1.2.1 can be downgraded to 5.1.2

links to firmware in the Index

Index Amazon Fire HD 8 and HD 10

http://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/general/index-amazon-fire-hd-8-hd-10-5th-gen-t3214218

don't think any HD 8 or HD 10 (s) have been updated to 5.1.3 yet, but a few 7in Fire (s) have and can be downgraded to 5.1.2

Amazon is a little slow about updating the updated information on their website, 7in Fire page has 5.1.2.1 still.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ulises.rodriguez:
Does anyone knows what's new or better in this latest 5.1.3 update, or really has noticed some improvements or fixes in the Fire HD 8 Tablets?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
My new HD 10 came today and it has 5.1.1. From all my reading, it seems that 5.1.2 is the latest that is easily rooted. But, I've searched all over and don't see any links to that firmware. I'd like to upgrade to the latest before I root; plus I'd feel better if I had it ready if disaster strikes. What I've found are:

update-kindle-global-37.5.4.2_user_542168620.bin
update-kindle-32.5.4.1_user_541112720.bin

Again, I've googled and cannot find a cross-reference to tell me if either of those is the 5.1.2 (not 5.1.2.1). Can you confirm if either of these is 5.1.2 or where I would get it. Thank you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
5.1.1 should be easily rootable with KingRoot

update-kindle-global-37.5.4.2_user_542168620.bin is 5.1.2 for the 7in Fire

update-kindle-32.5.4.1_user_541112720.bin is 5.1.1 for the HD 8 and HD 10

I missed the link for 5.1.2, if someone can upload the file or saved the link to it please post it

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found it

5.1.2 https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amaz...Htn/update-kindle-32.5.4.2_user_542168620.bin
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
So far, so good. I used the 5.1.2 bin file you linked to upgrade and Kingroot successfully. (Note to others: I could not get Kingroot to work from Windows, eight tries and counting. But it went fine from the tablet.)

To get to my problem, referencing the instructions above... removing the lock screen failed with this error:

Error: unable to open database "/data/system/locksettings.db": unable to open database file

Any new instructions?

Edit: I did verify that the locksettings.db is in the referenced folder and the folder (not sure about the database file) is writable. The db file has permissions of rw-rw---

Edit2: I'm stupid. NEVERMIND. (forgot the SU)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kanderson88:
They might have changed the name file for it. I forgot how I found it, when I can I'll try my best to search for it.

I just want to let anyone and everyone know that I don't have my kindle anymore, I gave it to my step mom as a gift. I apologize about this but I'll try my best to help and you might want to go to sd_shadow for help or anyone listed on main post. Love you all
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
I'm definitely making progress, but so far, no cigar.

Status: Fire HD10, started with 5.1.1, updated to 5.1.2 (Thanks sd_shadow). Rooted with Kingroot (left Kingroot on for now). All root checks work. Used RootJunky's script to install Google Services, etc.

Problem: No GAPPS or Google Services. Followed kanderson88's 3-part instructions for enabling - all appeared to work, but no luck.

High-level question: When it's all working, do I need both a Google account (like vanilla Android) and an Amazon account? I'd prefer just Google.​

Google Services info: It asks for my google sign-in, accepts it, but when I try to see the Play Store, I get blank screen and the spinning circle of death.

GAPPS: I flashed the apk's and got positive installation response, but no sign of them on the tablet. If I try to re-flash, adb says they are already installed.

FWIW: I can "adb install" various other apk's and they work.

I don't know if I've given any charitable helpers enough info to assist me. If there is anything else I can check and report, please just tell me. THANK YOU!​
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
Bump. I'm still dead in the water.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
My biggest problem is Play Store, which my be symptomatic of other Google Play Services. I've uninstalled and re-installed several times. In the past, it would come up with a solid white screen and never progress from there. Most recently, I downloaded the latest 6.5.0.8 from apkmirror (file is: com.android.vending_6.5.08.D-all_0_2792142-80650800_minAPI14(nodpi).apk )

It installs (seemingly) fine, but when I start it, I get a brief screen flash, then it returns to whatever screen it was before.

If it matters, Google Play Services is 8.7.03. Google Services Framework is 4.4.4.

Can you help me, [MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION]? Thank you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jstame:
Honestly the easiest and straightforward method would be to just start fresh. Unroot then ADB Sideload the SAME EXACT bin file you used for your current Fire OS. BE SURE NOT TO DOWNGRADE!!! (Could try a system reset instead if you haven't messed around too much in your system but you want all the Google and Kingroot files completely removed from your system) Once you have a clean and clear Fire OS use the super tool to install the play store. Reboot after Google installation then click on the playstore to log in. Once you have a working playstore install Kingroot and root the device...... I would suggest switching to SuperSu as soon as Kingroot is done rooting but that's up to you....
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
don't need to unroot,

restoring the firmware, with recovery's adb sideload, will end in a non rooted device
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
Thank you both!!!!

I think I'm just about there. I wiped it clean and sideloaded 5.1.2. Then ran the Supertool (option 2) which gave me a mostly functioning Play Store. The only problem was that it complained: "There are no apps to install, since your administrator hasn't made any available to you yet" I'd like to cure that, but for now, I just ignored it and the search for apps works fine. All the credentials are good; even gmail logs in.

Kingroot was uneventful (I have never been able to get it to finish running from the PC, but it works first time every time from the Fire). Ran the SuperSU tool (the MRW folder shell script). It threw off lots of errors, but seems to have worked. Root Checker says I'm still rooted and Titanium Backup works. It left Purify, so I manually deleted it. Is that to be expected? I'm concerned there might still be vestiges of Kingroot left.

Next up:

I have Nova Launcher installed and next is to uninstall the Fire Launcher and use only Nova

Delete the useless Amazon apps (this is where I'd really like to nandroid backup my current state, but for that I await TWRP)

Disable the lockscreen

I'll likely be back, so be kind. Thanks again for everything you've contributed before me and your help to me.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ganovim:
Fanbloodytastic

Thanks a lot. Endless Googling could not find out how to disable the lock screen.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
Unfortunately, although the command executes and when I query the database, it shows the lockscreen.disable value set to 1, I still get a lockscreen upon wake.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ganovim:
Get rid of lock screen

This worked for me on a rooted Kindle Fire 7 5th gen

sqlite3 /data/system/locksettings.db "UPDATE locksettings SET value = '1' WHERE name = 'lockscreen.disabled'"
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
Maybe it's the difference between a "7" and the "8/10" series. Mine is a 10 and the db setting seems to have been changed, per the sqlite command, but I still get the lockscreen.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gg528:
flashfire, xposed, cm12 browser and gallery

Used rootjunky to install Google Play apps, and flashfire. Moved all 4 Google Play apps and Nova launcher to system/priv-app. Widgets now work, so does Nova Unread. Used flashfire to flash xposed framework. Took 25 minutes to complete. Installed Xblast, seems to work. Some Xblast settings take multiple reboots to start working.

Downloaded the gallery and browser from CM12. Installed, then removed Amazon photos, and silk browser. These 2 apps are about 1/2 the size of Amazon's apps.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Merchndise:
Three weeks ago I received my first ever Android device for my birthday. It is a the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8. I'm very new to Android but as someone that is used to jailbreaking and has jailbroken every iOS device I've ever had I was quick to root the Kindle Fire. It's now rooted and I've got it looking almost exactly how I want it; launcher, theme and all. I spend a lot of time on xda getting myself acquainted to the Android/Fire OS world and I've learnt quite a lot. But like most things, you can't learn it all. Especially not in just three weeks. There will always be questions. So here goes my questions...

Exactly which 4 Google Play apps did you move and from where (which folder) did you move them from?

I've also got the Nova Launcher so same question with Nova launcher, where did you move it from (which folder)?

Is "the gallery" like a replacement for Amazon Photos? I don't like Amazon Photos and I've been looking for a good replacement.

Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
these files are the base google framework apps

Google Play, versions are what worked for 5.0.1, I believe should be good for 5.1.2 (com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPI9.apk)

Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms-6.6.03_(1681564-036)-6603036-minAPI9.apk)

Google Account Manager (GoogleLoginService.apk)

Framework (GoogleServicesFramework.apk)

normal install will be /data/app

if you want to move to /system/app

that should be fine, I'm not sure of the exact folder names

same as above, folder name will like be like tesla.coil

yes
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Merchndise:
Thanks sd_shadow!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
also, don't attempt to move Nova, with out a 2nd (backup) working launcher
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Steve Mannix:
There was a problem communicating with Google's servers

Hi, following kanderson88's tutorial in the first post, I ran rootjunky's script and it appeared to install the Play store. I also rooted using Kingroot (apk) after a few tries on 5.1.2. I'm getting an error when I try to sign in to the Play Store: "There was a problem communicating with Google's servers. Try again later." Wifi is on and I can access regular sites through the browser. Could this be a framework issue? Any ideas how to fix?

Thanks in advance.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
try enabling 2 factor authentication

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getting the "There was a problem communicating with Google servers" error?

try
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Steve Mannix:
Worked like a charm! Thanks for the tip.

- AB
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] fulgerul:
New owner of a FireHD 8 here, i'm pretty happy until now with my purchase, really snappy for its price range.

Thank you very much [MENTION=7263514]kanderson88[/MENTION] for sharing your knowledge, i did all the steps and now I have a fully unbloated Nova Launcher GApps enabled device.

However, the following did not work for me:

- after applying RootJunky's script in order to install GApps, while i was trying to login using my account and password, it could not authenticate to server - did everything suggested, NO luck : However, this tutorial did the trick , but make sure you do all the restarts as indicated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHI7ED6pUPY

- although i did apply RootJunky's script for disabling OTA, over the night tablet updated to 5.1.4 automatically (from 5.1.2) so I lost ROOT (kingroot) and it seems that on 5.1.4 Kingroot does not work anymore. can I go back to 5.1.2 or will it brick my device? i'm reading mixed opinions about the downgrade... Or is there another option to apply Root on 5.1.4 as i would like to use Titanium Backup to freeze some more Amazon crap.

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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
I would wait on trying to downgrade, not enough feed back yet

no way to root 5.1.4 yet
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] fulgerul:
Oh, well, at least I managed to debloat it and get rid of that horrible launcher.

I will be patiently waiting for a root solution or downgrade.

Thank you [MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION] for confirming this!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
I see a couple more reports that the 7in 2015 Fire on 5.1.4 can be downgraded to 5.1.2

doesn't mean that there is no risk but the HD10 and HD 8 should also be downgradable
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] fulgerul:
My past experience doesn't do me any favors thus, for the moment, I'll have to wait a more brave soul to test it ?

Meanwhile, I would like to ask if beside hiding the remaining bloatware (using Nova Prime, as an example) do I have any other option (except root) to freeze or un install? I still have some Amazon apps which apparently were reinstalled after the Ota update to 5.1.4